Subsashni Lal leaves university job to pursue farming in Ba
In her desire to have a stable future, Subsashni Lal has left her job as a librarian at the Fiji National University at Derrick Campus and has pursed farming vegetables a
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Subsashni Lal leaves university job to pursue farming in Ba
In her desire to have a stable future, Subsashni Lal has left her job as a librarian at the Fiji National University at Derrick Campus and has pursed farming vegetables a
Farmers are not only food producers but the backbone of national economic empowerment - Rabuka
More than a hundred farmers in Fiji have gathered to attend the Fiji Farmers Economic Summit 2025, aiming to raise their voices about the challenges they face in running
Hundreds of farmers to gather at Fiji Farmers Economic Summit 2025
Hundreds of farmers from across the country will gather today at the FMF Gymnasium to take part in the Fiji Farmers Economic Summit 2025. Fiji Crop and Livestock Counc
Tabia farmer urges full investigation after fire destroys over 200 tonnes of cane
A farmer from Yalava, Tabia in Labasa is calling on the Sugar Ministry to order a full investigation after a fire destroyed more than 200 tonnes of sugarcane on his farm.
Farmers Union demands clarity on Rarawai Sugar Mill closure for cane crushing season
The National Farmers Union is calling on the government to explain the recommendation made by Chinese consultants to operate only one sugar mill in Viti Levu. The Unio
50 Macuata farmers trained to treat farming as a business
50 farmers will now be able to treat farming as a business after completing a two-day training programme held at Cerumadave Settlement in Naduna, Macuata. The Ministry
Wainunu farmers crying for help from Govt to fix farm roads
Farmers in Wainunu are crying for help and calling on the Goverment of the day to assist in fixing their farm roads as they had been previously requesting and pleading fo
Seaqaqa farmer calls for police patrols after fire destroys his crops for the 6th time
A frustrated farmer is calling on authorities to address concerns raised by farmers, after his sugarcane farm was destroyed in a fire last week. This is the 6th time f
Stop exploiting farmers’ struggles - Rayalu tells middlemen
We are not saying all middlemen are bad but some are using farmers’ struggles to make big profits and this must stop. This has been highlighted by Minister for
Matalau urges farmers to use land effectively and venture into business
Tailevu Provincial Council Chairman Semi Matalau is urging farmers in Tailevu to use their land effectively and adopt a business mindset in farming. While speaking at
New rice harvesters to boost rice production by Northern farmers
Rice farmers in the North will be able to increase their production after receiving four rice harvesters as part of the government's ongoing support for the agricultural
35% of cultivable land unused - 20% held by overseas farmers, 15% in dispute
Sugarcane farmers in the country are facing a critical challenge as 35 percent of cultivable land remains unused. A large portion of this land—about 20 percent
Deo’s $600,000 investment in poultry and feed mill creates 50 jobs
Krishneel Deo’s journey from a small poultry farm to an integrated agribusiness owner has created employment opportunities for 50 people, with more expected as the
From farm to market: Turner’s commitment to her children’s success
Farmers from the interior of Namosi and Naitasiri have made the long trek to Suva with some of them stopping to sell their produce at Lami Town. Salote Turner told fij
Hard work and dedication: Farmer supports family through market sales
Sixty-year-old farmer Saimoni Nabitunimavo sells his produce at the Suva Market every Thursday and Friday to support his family's daily needs. Nabitunimavo says throug
Govt has no intention to tax local suki – Prof. Prasad
The government has no intention to put a tax on the local suki industry although this was suggested earlier by the tobacco company. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
Yaqona farmers in Taveuni suffer heavy losses due to theft -Usamate
Yaqona farmers in Taveuni have been victims of theft, which drains their energy as they try to protect their crops from being stolen. Opposition Member Jone Usamate sa
From farm to market: A mother’s commitment to her children’s future
Mereoni Solei, from Naqarawai Village in Namosi, says farming has played a vital role in supporting and shaping the education of her three children. Solei says the gov
Mataqali Nayalasa in Naraiyawa Village invests in digger to boost income and farming efforts
Today marks a significant milestone for the Mataqali Nayalasa in Naraiyawa Village, Namosi, as they receive their new digger which is part of their efforts to enhance the
PM urges farmers to do more on rice
With Fiji’s current import of rice sitting at $51 to $60 million annually, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is urging farmers to take advantage of the revised price